The Bear Brook Classic - 2026 is a cycling, fat bike, and mountain biking event held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It is located at 10 Podunk Rd in Allenstown, New Hampshire.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
24.1 km from AllenstownCycling Track
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Northeast Velodrome
Summer Championship Series
June 6, June 27, July 12, August 2, 2026
A USA Cycling Sanctioned Series
Schedule
Track opens at 8AM
Racing begins at 9AM
Category
Scratch
Tempo
Elimination
Points
Open 4/5 (non-championship)
15 laps
15 laps
2 Laps per sprint
24 laps
Open P/1/2/3
24 laps
24 laps
2 Laps per sprint
30 laps
Masters Women 45+/55+ (Cat 1-4)
15 laps
15 laps
2 Laps per sprint
24 laps
Open Masters 45+ (Cat 1-4)
24 laps
24 laps
2 Laps per sprint
30 laps
Women P/1/2/3
24 laps
24 laps
2 Laps per sprint
30 laps
Open Masters 55+ (Cat 1-4)
15 laps
15 laps
2 Laps per sprint
24 laps
Explanation of Races
Scratch - Race runs the determined number of laps; top 5 taken at the finish
Points Race - Sprints every 6 laps; 5, 3, 2, and 1 point awarded for top 4 in each sprint. Points are doubled for the finish (10, 6, 4, & 2). Riders gaining laps on the designated field will earn 20 pts; riders losing laps on the designated field will lose 20 pts. Ties in points are broken by finish of last sprint.
Tempo - Every lap the first two riders score 2 and 1 points respectively: The final lap scores 3, 2, and 1 point.
Elimination – The last rider across the line at designated intervals is eliminated. Eliminations typically occur every one of two laps, as announced. The final two riders will sprint for the win on the last lap. Eliminated riders must exit the track safely when directed.
Omnium-style track meet. Track bikes only. USA Cycling rules apply. Open to all riders with USA Cycling license; one-day licenses can be purchased for $15. Categories will be combined or split at promoters’ discretion based on attendance. Promoter reserves the right to cancel races that do not meet the minimum field limit listed above or merge fields to achieve minimum field sizes. Omnium leaders will be invited to participate in the Feature.
Rider sign-in opens 1 hour before racing begins and closes 15 minutes before racing begins.
Omnium Scoring
Points are awarded for placing in each event:
Place Points
1st 40
2nd 38
3rd 36
4th 34
5th 32
6th 30
7th 28
8th 26
9th 24
10th 22
11th 20
12th 18
13th 16
14th 14
15th 12
16th 10
17th 8
18th 6
19th 4
20th + 2
Final Omnium standings are determined by total accumulated points.
Tie-breaker: Higher placing in the Points Race.
Series Scoring
Riders who compete in all four events receive a 5-point bonus added to their final series score.
Series standings accumulate across all four race dates.
Series tie-breaker: Most recent superior placing.
Information can be found at https://northeastvelodrome.wordpress.com/.
Cycling Track
Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 11:59 PM
24.1 km from AllenstownCycling Track
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM
DETAILS INCLUDING PRIZES, PARKING INFO, COURSE DETAILS, ETC WILL BE UPDATED CLOSER TO RACE DAY
The race is held under USA Cycling Permit. One-day licenses may be purchased onsite for $15 and are
valid for a single day of racing. Onsite One-day licenses may only be purchased by Category 5 Men and Women for use in races open to those categories.
Entry Fee includes NEBRA Rider Surcharge of $1 and USA Cycling Insurance Surcharge of $4.75. Entry fee does NOT include BikeReg fees.
50% OFF ENTRY FEE FOR WOMEN AND JUNIORS!
Can't get enough racing? Sign up for a second race for only $25!
USAC approved helmets are mandatory. Mountain bikes are not allowed. All USAC race rules apply.
Liberal refund policy considered on a case-by-case basis until 48 hours prior to the race.
Huge thank you to our sponsors who support bike racing in New England!
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Criterium Cycling
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The Ride for Resilience is a 100-mile charity bicycle ride that benefits NH Children’s Trust, Family Support NH and the network of family support who work to create safe, stable, and nurturing
environments for children. The Ride highlights family strength and the many ways New Hampshire's network of support helps build individual, family, and community resilience!
September 18, 2026, the Ride will tour New Hampshire’s Capital Region and showcase family strengthening organizations across the state. The day promises to be filled with friends, scenic and beautiful vistas, route support and rest stops, and a fun end of ride celebration!
Not able to join us at the Ride for Resilience this year? We now have a Virtual Rider option where you can support the cause and be involved, in any way that you can!
To learn more visit the Ride for Resilience event page HERE.
Cycling Virtual